BSc: 3 years ( 180 ECTS units )
Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering works with soils, underground and rocks. It explores the potential of engineering and earth sciences to implement construction projects, the sustainable extraction of natural resources and environmental protection projects. Excavations of subway tunnels, natural gas drilling, coastal areas preservation and explosive dismantling are just a few activities of this broad field of study.
With the BSc in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering, ISEP trains engineers to analyse, plan and manage projects concerning geo-engineering, geosciences and geotechnology. Designed for people who desire to combine field and office work, the course has a strong technology and innovation-oriented perspective.
The curriculum develops knowledge of physics, geology, technical design, soil mechanics and project management. Our practical learning method ensures students can test and develop logical thinking and problem solving skills. Throughout the course, students can participate in field trips to contact companies and acquire a real perspective of their future jobs.
Postgraduate Studies
Graduate students can continue their specialization with the:
MSc in Geotechnical and Geoenvironmental Engineering .
| 1º Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Algebra | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Technical Design | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Physics | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Geology | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
| Geotechnics, Sustainability and Environment | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Mathematics I | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Complements of Physics | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Applied Computing | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Geo-Resources | 2st Semester | 6.0 |
| Geosciences Laboratory | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Mathematics II | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| 2º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Computer-Aided Design in Geotechnics | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Statistics | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Natural Stone Extraction and Processing | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Geomaterials and Geoenvironment Lab | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
| Soil Mechanics I | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Strength of Materials | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Geological and Applied Mapping | 2st Semester | 7.0 |
| Hydrogeology and Water Resources | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Introduction to Management | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Soil Mechanics II | 2st Semester | 5.0 |
| Engineering Analysis Methodologies | 2st Semester | 3.0 |
| Geophysical Survey and Hole Boring | 2st Semester | 6.0 |
| 3º Year | ||
| Curricular unit | Period | ECTS |
| Rock Blasting I | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Engineering Geology | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Equipment Management and Production Cycles | 1st Semester | 4.0 |
| Construction Materials and Concrete | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Minerals Processing | 1st Semester | 5.0 |
| Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental Engineering Project I | 1st Semester | 6.0 |
| Water wells, Drainage and Dewatering | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Rock Blasting II | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Environmental Geotechnics | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Health and Safety at Work | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
| Geotechnical and GeoEnvironmental Engineering Project II | 2st Semester | 10.0 |
| Road Construction Projects | 2st Semester | 4.0 |
For further information about applications, including special international student applications, please contact our Academic Office: info-sa@isep.ipp.pt (+351) 228 340 500 To learn more about the Portuguese System of Higher Education, access requirements or scholarships, please visit: www.dges.mec.pt/en and www.studyineurope.eu/study-in-portugal
The information provided on this page does not exempt the Website query access to higher education by the Ministry of Science, Technology and Higher Education - http://www.dges.gov.pt/pt
